Texas public schools see first non-pandemic enrollment drop in decades
· KRGV (NBC 5)
Texas public schools experienced a decline of over 76,000 students this academic year, marking the first non-pandemic enrollment drop in nearly 40 years. A report by Texas 2036 revealed that Hispanic students made up 81% of this decrease. The report predicts a potential loss of 100,000 students by the end of the decade. Despite a population increase in Texas, public school enrollment is falling, indicating a significant structural change that policymakers must address. The Texas House's education committee is set to discuss these trends and the implications for school funding, which is based on student attendance.
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